“Within a child lies a treasure trove of learning and teaching; inspirational teachers dig for these priceless nuggets and help foster a lifelong yearning for learning and making a difference in the world.”

“My years of experience as both a general and special education teacher at the middle school level have afforded me the opportunity to interact with diverse populations, establish a teaching style that is favorable to all learning styles, and maintain a high standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in my classroom.”